Well Planning Geologist III

Spring, Texas, United States

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reference
Job reference 1272237
location
Location Spring, Texas, United States
sector
Sector Energy - Oil & Gas
function
Function Geoscience
type
Employment type Contract
date
Date published April 24, 2026

Airswift has been tasked by a major oil and gas client looking for a Well Planning Geologist (Unconventional) to work in Spring, TX for a 1 year assignment with possibility of extension and benefits offered. 

Description

    • Correlate and refine target windows for horizontal well planning using subsurface interpretations, logs, and offset well data.

    • Deliver well planning products including target maps, structure maps, cross sections, and target windows.

    • Support drilling execution partners through pre-spud planning and execution alignment.

    • Identify local geologic variability and communicate execution risks and constraints.

    • Incorporate offset well results and lessons learned to continuously improve well planning templates.

    • Ensure execution learnings are incorporated back into development targeting decision.

    • Strong communication skills and ability to work with multiple disciplines and groups

  • Certifications/Qualifications

    • Masters in Geoscience preferred

  • Software experience

    • Kingdom (mandatory), Petrel (optional)

  • Level of experience

    • Mid-Advanced Unconventional Oil and Gas Experience (Midland Basin preferred)

    • Experience in well planning/geologic operations

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